Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 1 June 1991
Aircraft Type: GAF Nomad N.24A
Owner/operator: Agape Flights
Registration Number: N8071L
Location: 3 km off Matthewtown –
ÿ Bahamas
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An engine failed during takeoff, prompting a rapid diversion to Matthewtown. The Nomad experienced significant engine instability, resulting in a crash offshore.An engine failed during takeoff, prompting a rapid diversion to Matthewtown. The Nomad experienced significant engine instability, resulting in a crash offshore.
Description
An engine failed after takeoff. The crew elected to divert to Matthewtown, but the Nomad descended fast and remaining engine ran rough. The aircraft crashed just offshore.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
